How do kids cope when cancer hits home?

When Sabrina Schwerer was diagnosed with incurable liver cancer, she chose to speak openly with her son Enno. With support from the Flüsterpost association, they learned to express their emotions and face fears together.

In Germany, around 50,000 children are affected when a parent is diagnosed with cancer each year — and often, they go without adequate psychological support. Honest, age-appropriate communication helps prevent long-term emotional distress.